Wiki Cauterization of tongue

[missshiznit]

I need help with a CPT code for cauterization of the tongue to stop bleeding. I have never heard of this procedure before can someone please help me with a CPT code for this.

Thank you.

Lisa P

 

[tintueliza]

30802

 

[missshiznit]

Cauterization code

Thank you so much I really appreciate your help with this.

Missshiznit

 

[Mojo]

Lisa,

30802 is a destruction code of the nose, specifically the deeper mucosa of the inferior turbinates. I wouldn't use it for the tongue. Was a repair of the tongue performed with the cautery?